A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 673045 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 673089 epoch_slot_no: 3489 block_no: 673012 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1390 time: 2018-02-26 17:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0c9dbe109b9596749356528f7522cdf522d297b30f72c7a623b7b7f31672594cBlock Operator
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